Karen Rouse appears in the following:
Cash Gets Influence and Access in Albany
Monday, January 11, 2016
The trial of Sen. Dean Skelos showed what many in Albany already suspected: big campaign contributions open doors for interest groups in Albany.
Homeless Policy Latest Issue to Divide Cuomo, de Blasio
Monday, January 04, 2016
City officials say state order won't change its homeless outreach policy.
The Year in Local News: Looking Backward and Forward
Friday, January 01, 2016
A round-table of local WNYC reporters take a tour through some of the biggest local news stories from 2015, and look forward to what 2016 may bring in New York City.
Rooting Out Albany's Political Corruption
Tuesday, December 15, 2015
U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara says politicians in Albany have a responsibility to police themselves to root out corruption, but they haven't exactly done a good job of that lately.
Sen. Skelos and Son Found Guilty on All Counts
Friday, December 11, 2015
Former Sen. Dean Skelos and his son Adam have been found guilty on all counts of federal corruption.
Jury Begins Deliberating in Skelos Case
Wednesday, December 09, 2015
Verdict could hinge on key witness.
Testimony in Corruption Trial of Senator Comes to an End
Tuesday, December 08, 2015
Sen. Skelos and Adam Skelos declined to testify.
Former Senator Alfonse D'Amato Testifies in Skelos Trial
Friday, December 04, 2015
D'Amato, who served three terms in the U.S. Senate, said he confronted Skelos about his son's behavior.
Executive Claims Senator's Son a No-Show At Work
Thursday, December 03, 2015
The head of an insurance company testified that hiring Senator Dean Skelos's son, Adam, backfired.
Staffers Testify in Skelos Case
Thursday, December 03, 2015
Prosecutors tried to show the senator used unsuspecting staffers to move legislation that would enrich his son.
'It's a Conflict': Prosecutors Share Wiretaps in Skelos Trial
Tuesday, December 01, 2015
Jurors in the corruption trial of Senator Dean Skelos and his son heard recorded phone calls that prosecutors say reveal their behind-the-scenes attempts to influence legislation.
Skelos Trial Continues in Glare of Silver Conviction
Monday, November 30, 2015
Adam Skelos says he's focused on his own trial.
Jurors Hear Adam Skelos's Frustration Over Fracking Ban
Tuesday, November 24, 2015
Prosecutors say the son exploited his father's position as the highest-ranking state senator to personally enrich himself.
Powerful Real Estate Executive Testifies of Skelos' Fury
Friday, November 20, 2015
One of New York City's most powerful real estate executives telling jurors he feared the senator would retaliate if he didn't meet Adam Skelos' demands.
Trials Test Relationships in Albany
Friday, November 20, 2015
If federal prosecutors have their way, friends with benefits will be a thing of the past in Albany.
Corruption Trial of State Sen. Dean Skelos Gets Underway
Monday, November 16, 2015
The Republican senator from Long Island and his son Adam Skelos face extortion and bribery charges.
Sheldon Silver Corruption Trial: Week One
Friday, November 06, 2015
From jury selection to the first witnesses — what happened.
It's Party Bosses — Not Voters — Who Often Fill Vacant Seats in the State Legislature
Monday, November 02, 2015
A third of State Assembly members get into office without a primary election.
How a Brooklyn Upbringing Shaped the Sanders Campaign
Wednesday, September 23, 2015
Most know Bernie Sanders as a senator from Vermont, but he grew up in Midwood, Brooklyn, and his family's financial struggles during his youth have influenced his campaign message today.
Cory Booker’s Big Decision on Iran
Monday, August 31, 2015
Booker is the only senator from NY and NJ who has yet to take a side on the President's Iran deal. See where other lawmakers stand on the much-debated nuclear agreement.
